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Form of Anubias barteri

Anubias Peacock

Anubias barteri var. nana 'Peacock'

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Also known as Anubias Nana Peacock, Anubias barteri nana 'Peacock'

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Anubias Peacock (Anubias barteri var. nana 'Peacock')
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Care at a glance

Light
Low light
CO2
No CO₂ needed
Temperature
68–82°F
20–28°C
Max height
4.7 in
12 cm
Growth rate
Slow
Placement
Epiphyte
Type
Rhizome
pH
6.0–7.5
Hardness
2–18 dGH
Spread
4.7 in (12 cm)
Nutrient uptake
Root + water column
Growth region
Submersed or emersed
Difficulty
Easy
Family
Araceae
Origin
Cultivar (parent variety native to Cameroon, West Africa)

Overview

Anubias Peacock is an easy dwarf anubias for the foreground, or for tucking into midground crevices. It takes the same care as plain Anubias nana.

Did you know

Nobody outside the farms seems to know exactly what Anubias Peacock is. Vendors disagree on whether it is a pure nana selection or a cross with another barteri form. Its parentage was never recorded, which is common for anubias cultivars that surface first in Southeast Asian nurseries.

Caring for Anubias Peacock

Attach the rhizome to driftwood or rock, and never bury it. Decent flow across the leaves helps, and the tough leaves hold up in tanks with grazers.

Anubias Peacock needs no added CO2 and grows in low light. Too much light just grows algae on the old leaves. It feeds through its roots and from the water, so a liquid fertilizer covers it. It takes 68 to 82°F (20 to 28°C).

Growth is slow, about a new leaf every few weeks. Propagate by rhizome division, keeping roots and at least one leaf on each cut piece.

Good to know

Anubias Peacock belongs to the family Araceae. It is a trade cultivar of Anubias barteri var. nana, the dwarf variety of the species, and no plant database has formalized it. In practice it is a compact nana with deep emerald, thick, leathery leaves, lightly rounded with a pointed tip.

In the wild

Anubias Peacock is a farm selection and does not occur in the wild. Its parent variety comes from shaded streams in southwestern Cameroon. There it grows on rocks and roots at the water's edge, emersed or submersed as levels shift.

Common questions

Is Anubias Peacock a different species from Anubias barteri?

No. Anubias Peacock is a form of Anubias barteri. It reaches about 4.7 in (12 cm), against 13.8 in (35 cm) for the species. It also differs in difficulty, feeding, pH, spread and temperature.

Does Anubias Peacock need to be planted in the substrate?

No. Anubias Peacock grows attached to rock or wood, so tie or glue the rhizome in place. If you plant its roots, keep the rhizome above the substrate, since a buried rhizome rots.

Does Anubias Peacock need CO2?

No. Anubias Peacock grows well without added CO2 and suits a low-tech tank.

How much light does Anubias Peacock need?

Anubias Peacock is a low-light plant, and the light that comes with a standard tank kit is enough for it.

Does Anubias Peacock need root tabs?

No. Anubias Peacock feeds from the water, so a liquid fertilizer suits it better. Root tabs only help if its roots reach into the substrate.

How do you propagate Anubias Peacock?

Anubias Peacock propagates by rhizome division. Cut the rhizome into pieces with several leaves each, then tie or plant each piece.

How tall does Anubias Peacock grow?

Anubias Peacock grows to about 4.7 in (12 cm) tall. It grows slowly and rarely needs trimming.

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